Aaron Zeisler of Falmouth, center, cheers with fellow bowling enthusiasts as the Portland Lumberjacks, a new team in the Professional Bowlers Association League, make their debut in the Elias Cup at Portland's Bayside Bowl. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Osku Palermaa of Finland bowls for the Portland Lumberjacks, a new team in the Professional Bowlers Association League. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Portland Lumberjacks coach Tim Mack of Indiana, left, celebrates with Ryan Ciminelli of New York after Ciminelli bowled a strike at Bayside Bowl in the Elias Cup. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Members of the Portland Lumberjacks loosen up and wait for their introductions. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Ryan Ciminelli greets fans. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer

Spectators watch as Liz Johnson of New York sends off a ball. Jill Brady/Staff Photographer